Live News Updates for Oct. 2-8
ELi Now is a column from the East Lansing Info reporting and editorial staff, created as a space to provide live updates of East Lansing news. Current top story: 54B District Court closed Monday for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Union Deliberations, Bond Again Hot Topics at School Board Meeting
The East Lansing Board of Education again heard from the union the district’s administrative assistants are part of at its March 11 meeting.
ELHS Grad Recalls Ventures in Baseball and Music
Dale Corbin was a star pitcher for the Eastern Michigan University baseball team in the 1970s and later found success in music.
Spin Scooters Banished, Tree Maintenance Approved by City Council
City Council permanently revoked Spin scooter company’s license to operate in East Lansing at last night’s meeting.
Equitable Hiring, Modernizing Systems Among Priorities Set by Council
City Council held a special meeting to narrow down a large list of priorities for 2024 and 2025.
Secontine Investigation Released, Finds One Charter Violation
A report from independent investigator J. Randall Secontine explores alleged charter violations and gives insight to some factors that stressed out city staff members.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Proposal 1 Passes, School Board Members Elected and Other Election Results
Abbie Tykocki, Elizabeth Lyons, Estrella Torrez and Chris Martin were elected to the school board, and other outcomes from yesterday’s election.
It’s Election Day!
The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Know the Candidates: Patrick Lindemann is Challenged by Brian Bruce Beauchine in County Drain Commissioner Race
Incumbent Democrat Patrick Lindemann is being challenged by Republican Brian Bruce Beauchine to serve as Ingham County drain commissioner.
Planning Moves Forward for Great Lakes Folk Festival Revival
The festival was last held in 2017, but recently a committee was put together to explore bringing it back.
“Tunnel of Terror” to be Open Halloween Night
East Lansing’s spookiest attraction will once again be available to view Halloween night on Oakland Drive.